YEARLY HIGH
11.9279 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
10.2103 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1597 ZAR

2010 XDR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the XDR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 11.9279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 10.2103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7176 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6818 to the December average rate of 10.4700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 59,639 ZAR
Yearly Average 55,799 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 51,051 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,587.99 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

11.8992
10.3401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.4038, compared to 10.9157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4881 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.6752 ZAR (High: 11.7034 / Low: 11.0282). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1870 ZAR (High: 11.1625 / Low: 10.9755).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6752
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1870

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2010. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4261 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 11.7693.

2010 Avg (February) 11.7693
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8909 11.4343 11.6818
February 11.9279 11.5794 11.7693
March 11.7066 11.1541 11.3605
April 11.3090 10.9150 11.1065
May 11.7034 11.0282 11.2732
June 11.3797 11.0335 11.2315
July 11.5652 11.0584 11.3307
August 11.1625 10.9755 11.0834
September 11.0536 10.7104 10.8650
October 11.1043 10.6876 10.8487
November 11.0349 10.7489 10.8961
December 10.6992 10.2103 10.4700